President Trump’s administration will begin implementing new rules that will direct immigration officers to reject naturalization, visa petitions and … [Read more...]
Nevada Supreme Court rules prisoners not receiving healthy food
Prisoners of Nevada filed a lawsuit claiming food provided by the state is unhealthy. The state Supreme Court agreed with prisoners in their ruling … [Read more...]
NC introduces bill prohibiting shackling during childbirth
North Carolina’s Democratic legislators have introduced a bill that would prohibit the shackling of incarcerated women while they give birth. After a … [Read more...]
Sentencing greatly varies between federal district judges
A new report by the U.S. Sentencing Commission revealed that sentencing for individuals who have committed the same crimes can greatly vary between … [Read more...]
Suit alleges Tennessee neglected diabetic inmates
Tennessee’s largest prison, Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility, now faces three lawsuits filed on behalf of prisoners suffering from diabetes. The … [Read more...]
Research: Snitches often help convict innocent people
It’s been said, “Don’t go to the pen, send a friend” or “If you can’t do the time, drop a dime.” But the informants who heed that advice often send … [Read more...]
Pope Francis condemns the death penalty
Pope Francis declared executions are an attack on human dignity and the church would work with “determination” to abolish capital punishment … [Read more...]
Kentucky voting rights may change for ex-felons
Kentucky’s practice of permanently stripping away the voting rights of citizens convicted of felonies may soon change, according to Attorney Ben … [Read more...]
SQ Buddha Dharma group holds fifth ordination ceremony
The Buddha Dharma Group of San Quentin held its fifth ordination ceremony April 15. Preceptor and volunteer Zen Priest Jiryu (Mark Byler Rutschman) … [Read more...]
Privacy advocates suffer setback with DNA collection
Privacy advocates suffered a major setback when California’s Supreme Court refused to throw out a law provision that allows the state to obtain and … [Read more...]
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